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The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise this season.

BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise this season.

England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.

The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.

South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".

The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were "off the pace" against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.